When is the best time to go to Houghton-le-Spring

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Houghton-le-Spring, United Kingdom. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Houghton-le-Spring weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Houghton-le-Spring are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Houghton-le-Spring January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 55mm 2hrs 9.3hrs

January in Houghton-le-Spring is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houghton-le-Spring for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 55mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Houghton-le-Spring February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 38mm 2.7hrs 11hrs

February in Houghton-le-Spring is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houghton-le-Spring for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Houghton-le-Spring March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 47mm 3.7hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Houghton-le-Spring is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houghton-le-Spring for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 47mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Houghton-le-Spring April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 44mm 4.9hrs 15.3hrs

Houghton-le-Spring's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Houghton-le-Spring.

April is in the spring in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Houghton-le-Spring May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 50mm 6.1hrs 17.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Houghton-le-Spring and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Houghton-le-Spring, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Houghton-le-Spring June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 52mm 6.5hrs 9.3hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Houghton-le-Spring during the month of June

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Houghton-le-Spring, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Houghton-le-Spring July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 53mm 5.8hrs 11hrs

July in Houghton-le-Spring is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Houghton-le-Spring, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Houghton-le-Spring August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 65mm 5.6hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Houghton-le-Spring is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Houghton-le-Spring, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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September

Houghton-le-Spring September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 55mm 4.6hrs 15.3hrs

Houghton-le-Spring's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Houghton-le-Spring, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 16°C (62°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Houghton-le-Spring October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 51mm 3.4hrs 17.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Houghton-le-Spring and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Houghton-le-Spring.

October is in the fall / autumn in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Houghton-le-Spring November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 63mm 2.6hrs 9.3hrs

The climate in Houghton-le-Spring during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houghton-le-Spring for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Houghton-le-Spring December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 55mm 1.8hrs 11hrs

December in Houghton-le-Spring is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Houghton-le-Spring for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Houghton-le-Spring and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Houghton-le-Spring with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Houghton-le-Spring weather stats

Houghton-le-Spring weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: May 6.1hrs
Coldest month: January 6.2°C 43.2°F
Wettest month: August 65mm 2.6ins
Warmest sea: August 15.3°C 59.5°F
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